Case of Drawing Instruments, by J. Coombes, Devonport, Late 19th Century

Subject: Drawing instruments
Item type: Object
Makers: J Coombes
Provenance: Presented by the executors of Capt. Mark Taylor, R.N., O.B.E. in 1980. Used by him and members of his family.
Primary inscriptions: "J COOMBES OPTICIAN AND INSTRUMENT MAKER DEVONPORT" One item marked [Aston] '& Mander Ltd. Makers London'
Other inscriptions: Indication of ownership of Mark Taylor via inscriptions on brass plate on lid and on some instruments.
Physical material: steel and ivory
Object type: Drawing instrument
Inventory No: 36952
Accession Number: 1980-4

Description

Mahogany case, lined blue silk and velvet, with various instruments in base and lift-out tray.

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